Following a spectacular inaugural year, entries are now open for the 2026 Gold Medal Catering Awards, Ireland’s premier event celebrating excellence and innovation in the catering industry.
Building upon the esteemed legacy of the Gold Medal Awards, which has enjoyed over 36 years of success in recognising the Hotel & Catering sectors of Ireland, the Gold Medal Catering Awards have evolved to specifically honour outstanding achievements in catering services across contract catering, healthcare catering, education, event catering, and more.
This year features exciting new categories including Catering Assistant of the Year, On-Site and Off-Site Educational Contract Caterer of the Year, Area Manager of the Year, and Professional Development & Training Initiatives of the Year. There's no limit to how many categories you can enter, with special entry packages available: 5 categories per property for €100 or 10 categories per property for €200 Companies have until Friday 20th of March to enter.
Last year’s inaugural ceremony, held at Clontarf Castle in Dublin on June 26th, saw over 150 entries compete across 20 categories, highlighting the best of Irish catering talent. The event was a resounding success, bringing together top chefs and foodservice professionals in an atmosphere of camaraderie and celebration.
This year’s entries demonstrated remarkable professional achievement and measurable advancements in catering excellence. The quality of submissions and industry participation underscored the growing sophistication of Ireland’s catering sector
Trish Murphy, Sales and Sponsorship Director
We look forward to welcoming both new and previous entries for the Gold Medal Catering Awards and showcasing the exceptional talent across Ireland’s catering sector.
Our Inaugural Award Details:
- Entries Deadline: Friday, March 20th 2026
- Date of Awards: Thursday, June 26th 2025
- Location: Clontarf Castle, Dublin
Our Categories:
| Barista Of The Year |
| Business & Industry Contract Caterer Of The Year - 250 Employees On Site |
| Business & Industry Contract Caterer Of The Year - Over 250 Employees On Site |
| Catering Assistant |
| Catering Company Of The Year |
| Club Or Society Franchised Catering Of The Year |
| Club Or Society In-House Catering Of The Year |
| On-Site Educational Contract Caterer Of The Year |
| Off-Site Educational Contract Caterer Of The Year |
| Health & Nutrition Menu Of The Year |
| Healthcare Caterer Of The Year |
| Ireland's Event Caterer - 100 Guests Or More |
| Ireland's Event Caterer - 100 Guests Or Less |
| Menu Provenance Of The Year |
| Outstanding Customer Service Of The Year |
| Public Sector Food Of The Year |
| Sustainability Site Of The Year |
| Catering Manager Of The Year |
| Area Manager Of The Year |
| Chef Manager of The Year |
| Foodservice Chef Of The Year |
| Rising Star |
| Special Recognition |
| Professional Development & Training Initiatives Of The Year |
For more information on the Gold Medal Catering Awards please visit our website or contact the Events Team on (01) 640-1777 or email events@ashvillemediagroup.com.
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